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Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:** To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

+ Drive value creation initiatives for organic growth and margin expansion

+ Operational and FP&A Finance Ownership – actuals, forecast, variance analysis

+ Strong understanding of KPIs and develop strategy to drive performance

+ Serve as Lead for Monthly Operating Reviews to both Heavy leadership team and segment leadership team

+ Strong business and functional support to Heavy Leadership and Commercial Teams, and the WSS Leadership team

+ Strong analytical mindset and experience with complex customer contracts

+ Instill a continuous improvement mind set and culture of metrics-driven decision making

+ Manage direct report(s) - Lead and direct the Heavy finance team; Attract, retain and develop financial talent to support the division’s strategy and growth

+ Focus decision-making on activities driving the highest profitable growth, cash flow generation and return on capital

+ Productivity: support / validate productivity savings with/from procurement and continuous improvement departments

+ Supports execution of the inorganic strategy and assists in financial due diligence for M&A targets, as well as subsequent integration of acquired companies

+ Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

QUALIFICATIONS** **:

+ Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Business Management; or equivalent experience is required. Masters of Accounting, or MBA, preferred

+ 15+ years of experience in Finance, or related field

+ Deep financial analysis experience in operational contexts (e.g., efficiency, footprint optimization, etc.)

+ A proven track record of results including earnings growth, working capital reduction, cost control and operational productivity

+ Experience in presenting to senior-level executives in a results-oriented culture

+ Effectively working in a matrixed environment

+ Ability to attract, recruit and develop world-class financial talent

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation